On cars of the Skoda Octavia type range, several types of drive units are installed in different combinations of the engine and gearbox. Depending on the requirements, the following types of drive unit can be used:
- 1.6-55 kW engine with CZE manual transmission (02K);
- engine 1.6–74 kW;
- 1.8-92 kW engine or CZM manual transmission (02J), or with
- automatic DLR;
- 1.9 TDI engine - 66 kW with CZL manual transmission (02J).
In the course of further development of production, the range of engines and gearboxes will be enriched with new types.
These drive units form a single unit located in the engine compartment in the front of the body. The placement is transverse with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The drive unit drives the front wheels of the vehicle using cardan drive shafts.